1. a tool or machine used to pile soil around the base of plants, especially in farming or gardening
Usage: commonly used in agriculture
2. a person who operates a hiller or performs the task of hilling

Examples

• The farmer used a hiller to mound soil around the potato plants.
• A mechanical hiller can save time when working with large crop rows.
• She adjusted the hiller to the correct depth before starting the work.
• The hiller created ridges of soil that helped with drainage.
• Modern hillers are often attached to tractors for efficiency.